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Blister reviews the Fox Live Valve Neo electronic shocks

Flash Review — Fox DHX Live Valve Neo

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We’ve been logging miles on Fox’s new DHX Live Valve Neo shock, and it’s been an interesting — and very highly customizable — new electronic suspension offering. Our Flash Review covers our early impressions.

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Noah Bodman reviews the Kona Process 134 for Blister

Flash Review — Kona Process 134

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Kona recently revised their longstanding Trail bike, and it's shaping up to be an impressive offering. Here are our initial thoughts.

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Flash Review — Ibis Ripmo

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We've been spending time aboard Ibis' Ripmo, which is proving to be an exceptionally versatile Trail/Enduro bike. Check out our initial impressions.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Manitou Mara Pro PB

Flash Review — Manitou Mara Pro PB

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We've started spending time on the recently updated Manitou Mara Pro PB — and our initial impressions are promising. Learn more in our Flash Review.

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David Golay reviews the Forbidden Druid V2 for Blister

Flash Review — Forbidden Druid V2

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High-pivot Trail bikes are a lot more common than they were back when Forbidden launched the original Druid — so how does the Druid V2 stack up in that ever-growing class? Check out our early impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Cane Creek Tigon for Blister

Flash Review — Cane Creek Tigon

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We've started testing Cane Creek's novel Tigon "air-charged coil" shock. Check out our early impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post for Blister

Flash Review — Fox Transfer Neo

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We’ve already logged quite a bit of time on the new Fox Transfer Neo. Check out how it’s working so far.

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David Golay reviews the Maxxis High Roller for Blister

Flash Review — Maxxis High Roller

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The new Maxxis High Roller doesn’t look anything like the earlier tires to bear that name, but how does it perform? Check out our early impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Privateer 161 V2 for Blister

Flash Review — Privateer 161 V2

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Privateer made a name for themselves by building super burly, affordable Enduro race bikes and we’ve started spending time on their latest take on that theme, the 161 V2. Check out our take on how it’s faring so far.

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Luke Koppa's reviews the Armada Declivity X 108 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Armada Declivity X 108

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Revamped for 24/25, the Declivity X 108 bridges the gap between Armada’s big-mountain Declivty X 115 and the more all-round Declivity X 102. So, which of its siblings does the new 108 most closely resemble? Here are our initial thoughts.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Formula Nebbia

Flash Review — Formula Nebbia

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The Nebbia is Formula’s unique take on a highly adjustable, modern air shock. We’ve been able to get a few rides on it, and our Flash Review has our early thoughts.

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David Golay reviews the Specialized Status 2 170 for Blister

Flash Review — Specialized Status 2 170

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The original Specialized Status was a super-popular, quite affordable park / freeride / do-it-all bike — so the new one has some big shoes to fill. Check out our early impressions of how it fares.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Trek Slash+

Flash Review — Trek Slash+

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The Trek Slash+ merges a lightweight TQ motor with the high pivot design used on the regular Slash. Those two elements alone imply a burly ride, but is there more to the story? Check out our impressions from a few initial rides.

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David Golay reviews the Knolly Fugitive 140 for Blister

Flash Review — Knolly Fugitive 140

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It had been a long time since we’ve been on anything from Knolly, but we’ve started spending time on the Fugitive 140 — so how does their mid-travel, most versatile bike stack up? Check out our early impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Maverick 115 CTI for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Atomic Maverick 105 CTI & Maverick 115 CTI

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Update 7.19.24: Luke Koppa adds some of his thoughts on Atomic's new powder ski, the Maverick 115 CTI.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Spot Mayhem 140 for Blister

Flash Review — Spot Mayhem 140

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The Spot Mayhem 140's suspension layout doesn't look like anything else out there, but how does it ride? Check out our early impressions.

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David Golay reviews the 2024 Marin Alpine Trail for Blister

Flash Review — 2024 Marin Alpine Trail

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The new Marin Alpine Trail looks extremely promising, with modern, adjustable geometry, good builds at impressive prices, and more bells and whistles than you might expect from such an affordable package. So, is there a catch? Check out our early impressions.

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Zack Henderson and David Golay review the Trek Top Fuel for Blister

Flash Review — 2025 Trek Top Fuel

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The new Trek Top Fuel aims to compete with a crowded class of light, efficient shorter-travel Trail bikes including the Specialized Epic Evo, Rocky Mountain Element, and Santa Cruz Tallboy. Check out our early impressions of how the Top Fuel stacks up.

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Flash Review — Cannondale Scalpel

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Riding season is in full swing, and we’ve been spending some time aboard the latest version of the Cannondale Scalpel. Check out our initial impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Liv Intrigue X Advanced 0 for BLISTER.

Flash Review – Liv Intrigue X

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Liv recently introduced the Intrigue X as the new mid-travel option to their Trail / Enduro lineup. Check out our early impressions, and see how it compares to its big sibling, the Intrigue LT.

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